Hamilton Beach Cool Touch Electric Deep Fryer with Basket and Lid, 2 Liters / 8 Cups Oil Capacity, Adjustable Temperature, 1500 Watts for Fast Heat-up, viewing Window Easy to Clean, Black (35021)

The Hamilton Beach Electric Deep Fryer has become an indispensable kitchen appliance, allowing me to create deliciously crispy treats with ease. Its sleek black design and cool-touch sides make it a practical and attractive addition to my countertop.The 8-cup/2-liter oil capacity is perfect for frying up small to medium batches of my favorite snacks, from french fries to chicken tenders. The nonstick basket ensures that the food doesn't stick, and it's also easy to clean, making frying and cleanup a breeze.One of the standout features of this deep fryer is its adjustable temperature control. With a simple turn of the dial, I can customize the frying temperature for different recipes, ensuring that my food cooks perfectly every time. The indicator light lets me know when the fryer is ready for use, making the process foolproof.The cool-touch sides provide an added layer of safety, allowing me to handle the fryer even when it's hot without the risk of burns. This is especially convenient when I need to move the fryer or check on the progress of my cooking.The viewing window on the lid is a thoughtful addition, allowing me to monitor the frying process without having to lift the lid and release heat. This ensures that my food is cooked to perfection without any guesswork.The frying performance of the Hamilton Beach Electric Deep Fryer is outstanding. It heats up quickly and maintains a consistent temperature, resulting in evenly fried and crispy food every time. The food comes out golden and delectable, just like those from my favorite restaurants.Cleanup is a breeze with the nonstick interior and removable parts. I can easily wipe down the fryer after each use, and the basket and lid are dishwasher-safe, saving me time and effort.In conclusion, the Hamilton Beach Electric Deep Fryer has exceeded my expectations in every way. It delivers outstanding frying performance, is easy to use and clean, and provides an added layer of safety with its cool-touch sides. Whether I'm frying up a quick snack or preparing a full meal, this deep fryer never disappoints. If you're looking for a reliable and efficient deep fryer that produces perfect crispy delights, the Hamilton Beach Electric Deep Fryer is the way to go!

This deep fryer was easy to assemble, the basket, and the instructions were easy to read and comprehend. The lid is very useful and keeping the splattering oil from going everywhere. We cooked fried chicken, onion rings, and french fries. It’s easy to watch the items cook through the window at the top, but it’s also easy to open and close while cooking not disturbing the heat of the oil. Reading the instructions it did say not to set the chicken on the basket first and this was my mistake as it did stick to the basket. Placing the basket in the oil and then placing the chicken in the oil solved that problem. Highly recommend. I would say the only negative is that it’s small and I was only able to do three pieces of chicken legs at a time. However, for a couple this would be the ideal machine to get. It just takes longer if you have more than two people.

This cool-touch electric deep fryer is great for home use. The exterior stays cool, making it much safer to handle during cooking. It heats up quickly, fries evenly, and is easy to clean. The size is perfect for small batches—ideal for fries, chicken, or snacks. A solid choice for anyone looking for a safe, reliable deep fryer!

love this! easy to use and great value! highly recommend!

Used it twice, works perfectly and I like that it comes all apart to clean.

Very good, heats up super fast, has a good size

I've had one of their older models which worked well for many years. I've also had other HB products which I liked. This is the reason I purchased this item. This and because I needed a 2nd small fryer to fry Seasoned Products. My large, main fryer is only used to make potato fries or chips. The 2nd fryer is to be used to make Breaded items such as seasoned breaded shrimp, Okra, or Zucchini. Please know that you NEVER fry Seasoned and/or Breaded items in the same oil you use for your potato fries.. unless you want them to taste like the Seasoned food. In other words, the neutral flavor of your oil will pick up the seasonings flavor and impart it to the fried potatoes. Here are the Pro's and Con's of this fryer.Pro's:1) The design is very nice.2) The plastic outer housing does keep it cool to the touch.3) Easy to clean.4) Small enough to easily put away in a cabinet or utility closet.5) The perfect size for frying small batches of Tempera or Seasoned/Breaded foods like shrimp or vegetables.Con's:1) It is made in China. Thus at the outset I was concerned about the quality. I was proven correct because the little pot which holds the oil has very sharp edges. You'll cut your fingers removing it if you are not careful.2) It never heated up above 343f. I used several calibrated instant read thermometers and the "Ready Light" would come on at about 338F and I'd wait 5 minutes or more and the MAXIMUM temperature was always 343F. It NEVER rose to the 375F as indicated in their manual and as printed on their dial.3) I used to own a Snack Food Manufacturing company back in the 80's (which I can prove and DID prove to HB when I complained directly to them). At 343f whatever you are frying will take much longer and the food will ABSORB a lot of oil! For example, you want to fry foods between 350f and 375f depending on whether it is a breaded item or fresh or frozen potato fries. I was using NEW, CLEAN Peanut Oil which I ordered here on Amazon. Peanut oil has a "smoke point" (where oil starts to burn) at 450f. Way above the 350-375f needed for fried foods. I was frying Seasoned Shrimp and Seasoned Zucchini rounds. At 343f they took about 7 minutes to fry (instead of the normal 3 minutes) and absorbed so much oil they were soggy!4) The unit has a "RESET" button on the back of the fryer (as shown in their "Use and Care" guide). After letting the oil cool down I pressed the RESET button then brought the temperature back up. Again, it never got higher than 343f even after letting it set with the lid on for 45 minutes. I checked the temperature every 10 to 15 minutes with various calibrated thermometers.5) Amazon recommended I contact Hamilton Beach via a link provided which I did. Their website had a FORM which one has to fill out with Name, Address, etc., then describe the problem. On their FORM I told them about the temperature problem of 343f and how I had hit the RESET button to no avail. They did reply quickly but their representative wanted me to give them the SERES Number on the bottom of the fryer. This question was also asked via their Form. On their Form I notified them there was NO SERIES number. The Sticker on the bottom only said SERIES and was BLANK. However, the HB Representative kept asking me for this number and I did give him the model information.6) In all correspondence with HB the Representative kept asking me to give them the SERIES NUMBER (there was none) and to make a Photograph of the bottom of the unit. He also wanted me to press the RESET BUTTON which within their Form and in my email to them I told them I had already done!In conclusion, over all I liked the fryer except the sharp edges of the frying pot which I could have taken a rasp or sandpaper and smoothed out. But honestly, this shows the Quality Control of their Chinese manufacturer is sloppy. Also, because the temperature of this fryer never got above 343f it is not a fryer. It is more of a SIMMERER! It never hit the MAXIMUM temperature of 375f. Again, this proves the QC of the Chinese manufacturer is sloppy. Lastly, because Hamilton Beach kept asking me for the SERIES NUMBER and to press the RESET BUTTON - BOTH which I told them on their website FORM and again in email that I had done.. and because they wanted me to take photos (and who knows what other hoops to jump through), I decided to return it to Amazon. Amazon refunded my money (Thank You Amazon) which I have used to purchase a fryer from another supplier here on Amazon.